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Background

Auditions

The seventh season of Big Brother was announced at the finale of the prior season. Later that year, auditions were held in November and December in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, and Darwin.

House

During the launch, it was announced that the house would be given an "eco-friendly" makeover. "The latest series is selling itself on green credentials. The house features a pedal-powered washing machine, rubber garden turf made from recycled car tires and goat hair carpets. Because of level-five water restrictions in Queensland, housemates will have four-minute showers each day."[1]

Prize Money

It was announced on launch night that producers had axed the prize money to the housemates.[2] It was then revealed in the Diary Room that each week, housemates would "win" their prize money. Each week during the weekly task, housemates would compete for not only for a shopping budget but for an undisclosed amount to be added to the prize pool.

Twists

No Prize Money: On launch night, it was revealed that there was no prize money, but instead housemates earned prize money through their weekly tasks.

White Room: After 4 of the 6 possible housemates were not voted into the house, they moved into the "White Room". Throughout their stay, they had to stay in a small white room, wear only white clothes, and eat porridge. The last one to leave the room would win a spot in the Main House.